Health Secretary addresses lockdown situation in Greater Manchester... but doesn't even mention Trafford and Bolton - where cases have risen and lockdown is set to be lifted
manchestereveningnews.co.uknear 100 per cent increase in case numbers in the last week. Its town hall leaders has called for ‘urgent’ clarity over the lockdown plans.This afternoon (Tuesday), Mr Hancock addressed the House of Commons on the situation in Greater Manchester, but failed to address the rising infection rates in Trafford and Bolton.Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, asked Mr Hancock about restrictions in Greater Manchester - and the risk of spread between boroughs."I represent a cross-borough seat and local measures have been tough for us and we need confidence in them, so does he understand the inter-connecting nature of Manchester's boroughs?", Mr Gwynne asked."And what does he say to my Tameside constituents that the decision he has made to lift.
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